Slash Commands

A slash command is a word that starts with /. You type it in the prompt to do one thing, such as clearing the session or switching the model. Type / to see the list. Some commands open a panel. Others print a result or expand into a prompt for Claude. Many commands are hidden unless your account, provider, or settings allow them.

You cannot change built-in commands, but you can add your own with skills. Some commands have an env var or setting. The Notes column names it. Some also work in -p and the SDK.

Example

/model opus
/compact keep the database schema decisions
/effort high

Each line is a separate command. The text after the name is the argument.

How to Read the Tables

• A panel command opens an interactive screen. The program calls it local-jsx.
• A text command returns text from fixed code. The program calls it local.
• A prompt command expands into a model prompt. The program calls it prompt.
• Many commands have two forms: a panel for interactive sessions and a text form for -p and the SDK.
• A Gated badge means a flag, policy, plan, provider, or env var must allow the command.
• The program holds about 101 command names, and it also makes /mcp__<server>__<prompt> commands from MCP prompts.

Session and Conversation Commands

Command	Status	What it does	Notes
/add-dir <path>	Documented	Adds a working folder.	Panel. Runs at once when you give a path. Loads .claude/skills, .claude/commands, and .claude/agents of that folder. A text form runs for some SDK entry points.
/cd <path>	Documented	Moves this session to a new working folder.	Panel. The new folder adds its project skills (2.1.246 or later).
/clear (aliases /reset, /new) [name]	Documented	Starts a new session with empty context.	The old session stays on disk. /resume opens it. Works non-interactive too.
/compact <optional custom summarization instructions>	Documented	Summarizes the conversation to free context.	Turned off when env var DISABLE_COMPACT is truthy. See Context and Compaction.
/autocompact [auto|<tokens>]	Documented	Sets how full the context gets before it auto-summarizes.	Panel in interactive mode. A text form, "Configure the auto-compact window size", runs non-interactive or in a remote workspace.
/context	Documented	Shows current context use.	Found only as a text command, enabled in non-interactive mode.
/resume (alias /continue) [conversation id or search term]	Documented	Resumes a past conversation.	Panel. Hidden for a remote viewer. See Sessions and Storage.
/rename (alias /name) [name]	Documented	Renames the conversation.	Panel and text form.
/branch [name]	Documented	Branches the conversation at this point.	Panel.
/fork <directive> or [prompt]	Documented	Starts a background agent that inherits the full conversation.	Panel. Off in coordinator mode.
/subtask <task>	Documented	Sends a subagent off with your full context. Its result comes back here.	Panel. Off in coordinator mode.
/background (alias /bg) [prompt]	Documented	Sends this session to the background and frees the terminal.	Panel. Runs at once with no prompt. Matches the --bg flag.
/stop	Gated	Stops this background session.	The transcript and worktree are kept.
/goal [<condition> | clear]	Documented	Sets a goal that Claude checks before it stops.	Panel. A text form ("keep working until the condition is met") runs non-interactive or in a remote workspace.
/plan [open|<description>]	Documented	Turns on plan mode, or shows the session plan.	Panel.
/recap	Documented	Writes a one-line session recap now.	Text command.
/btw [question]	Documented	Asks a quick side question without interrupting the main conversation.	Panel.
/export [filename]	Documented	Exports the conversation to a file or the clipboard.	Panel.
/copy [N]	Documented	Copies the last reply to the clipboard. /copy N copies the Nth latest.	Panel.
/exit (alias /quit)	Documented	Exits the CLI. In a background session it detaches and the session keeps running.	Panel and text form.
/restart (alias /update)	Gated	Restarts Claude Code on the newly installed version and resumes this session.	Interactive only. See How /restart Works.
/rewind (aliases /checkpoint, /undo)	Documented	Restores the code, the conversation, or both to an earlier point.	Interactive only.
/tasks (alias /bashes)	Documented	Shows and manages everything that runs in the background.	Panel.
/list-agents (alias /peers)	Documented	Lists subagents, teammates, and other sessions you can message.	Off when the org setting messagingBeyondOwnAgentsDisabled is set.
/focus [on|off]	Documented	Toggles focus view: only your prompt, a summary, and the reply.	Needs the fullscreen renderer (/tui fullscreen or CLAUDE_CODE_NO_FLICKER=1). The setting viewMode: "focus" does the same.
/diff	Documented	Shows uncommitted changes and per-turn diffs.	Panel. Off when a mod provides its own diff view.
/model <model> or [model]	Documented	Sets the model.	Panel and text form. See Models.
/effort [levels] or <levels>	Documented	Sets the effort level.	Panel and text form. Since 2.1.304, /effort status no longer shows a guessed level when CLAUDE_CODE_EFFORT_LEVEL is auto or unset.
/fast [on|off]	Gated	Toggles fast mode.	Panel and text form.
🧪 /advisor [model|off]	Gated	Lets Claude consult a stronger model at key moments.	Panel and text form. See CLAUDE_CODE_ENABLE_EXPERIMENTAL_ADVISOR_TOOL.

Setup, Interface, and Config Commands

Command	Status	What it does	Notes
/config (alias /settings) key=value	Documented	Sets a setting by key.	The text form works in non-interactive mode only.
/memory	Documented	Edits CLAUDE.md files and memory settings.	Panel.
/permissions (alias /allowed-tools)	Documented	Manages allow and deny rules.	Panel.
/hooks	Documented	Shows your hook configuration.	Panel. Needs no workspace. See Hooks.
/mcp [reconnect|enable|disable [<server>|all]]	Documented	Manages MCP servers.	Panel and text form.
/plugin (aliases /plugins, /marketplace) [subcommand]	Documented	Manages plugins.	Panel with argument completion.
/reload-plugins [--force]	Documented	Activates pending plugin changes in the current session.	Runs non-interactive too (2.1.260 or later).
/reload-skills	Documented	Picks up skills added or changed on disk during this session.	Works in both modes.
/skills	Documented	Lists available skills. Space cycles the skillOverrides state and Esc saves it.	Panel.
/skill-doctor	Documented	Shows which loaded skills are unused and cost context.	Panel (opens the /plugin Stats tab) and a text form. Needs feature-flag fetching.
/output-style [style]	Documented	Lists output styles or switches to one.	Text command.
/theme	Documented	Changes the theme.	Panel.
/tui [default|fullscreen]	Documented	Sets the terminal UI renderer.	A change restarts and resumes the session.
/color [color|default]	Documented	Sets the prompt bar color for this session.	Panel and text form.
/brief	Gated	Toggles brief-only mode.	Panel.
/scroll-speed	Documented	Adjusts mouse wheel scroll speed.	Needs the fullscreen renderer. Off in some terminals, including JetBrains.
/terminal-setup	Documented	Installs the Shift+Enter key binding.	The text changes with the terminal.
/keybindings	Documented	Opens your keyboard shortcuts file.	Interactive only. Needs keybinding customization on.
/ide [open]	Documented	Manages IDE integrations and shows status.	Panel.
/init	Documented	Creates a CLAUDE.md file with codebase notes.	A prompt command. With env var CLAUDE_CODE_NEW_INIT it also sets up skills and hooks. Claude can call it through the Skill tool.
/auto-mode-setup [--request-id <uuid>] (--wizard ... --propose | --expect-sha256 <hex> --apply-file <path>)	Gated	Teaches auto mode about your environment, with optional rule changes. It reads your project and recent sessions.	Panel. The text form is non-interactive. Since 2.1.304 it is also on Bedrock, Vertex, Foundry, a Claude apps gateway, and with telemetry off. skillOverrides["auto-mode-setup"]: "off" turns it off (the program).
/import [codex|gemini|cursor] [--dry-run]	Gated	Imports config from another AI coding agent.	Panel and text form.
/help	Documented	Shows help and the command list.	Panel. Terminal only.
/status	Documented	Shows version, model, account, API connectivity, and tool status.	Panel. Lists skills whose allowed-tools were ignored.
/usage (aliases /cost, /stats)	Documented	Shows session cost, plan use, and activity stats.	Panel and text form. Since 2.1.304 it says when a rate limit ends.
/release-notes	Documented	Shows release notes.	Panel.
/statusline	Documented	Sets up the status line.	A prompt command. Not in safe mode. Interactive only.
/sandbox exclude "command pattern" (Windows also install)	Gated	Shows sandbox state and opens its settings.	Panel.
/chrome	Gated	Opens Claude in Chrome settings.	Panel.
/insights	Gated	Makes a report that analyzes your sessions.	A prompt command.
/privacy-settings	Gated	Views and updates privacy settings.	Panel.
/login	Documented	Signs in, or switches accounts.	Off when env var DISABLE_LOGIN_COMMAND is set.
/logout	Documented	Signs out.	Off when env var DISABLE_LOGOUT_COMMAND is set.
/install [options]	Documented	Installs the native build.	Takes --force and a target. Interactive only.

Account, Cloud, and Other Commands

Command	Status	What it does	Notes
/usage-credits	Gated	Sets up usage credits, or asks your admin for them at a limit.	Panel and text form.
/upgrade	Gated	Upgrades to Max for higher rate limits.	Panel.
/pro-trial-expired	Undocumented	Options shown when the Pro plan trial ends.	Hidden. The UI shows it. You do not type it.
/rate-limit-options	Gated	Manages usage limits and upgrade options.	Panel.
/passes	Gated	Shares a free week of Claude Code with friends.	Panel.
/feedback [report]	Gated	Sends feedback or reports a bug.	Panel.
/bug (alias /share) [report]	Gated	Reports a bug or shares your conversation.	Panel.
/install-github-app	Gated	Sets up GitHub Actions for a repository.	Panel.
/install-slack-app	Gated	Installs the Slack app.	Text command.
/setup-bedrock	Gated	Reconfigures Amazon Bedrock sign-in, region, or model pins.	Panel. See Models and Providers.
/setup-vertex	Gated	Reconfigures Google Vertex AI sign-in, project, region, or model pins.	Panel.
/web-setup	Gated	Sets up cloud sessions with your GitHub account.	Panel.
/cloud-plugins	Gated	Chooses whether cloud sessions use the plugins enabled on this machine.	Panel.
/remote-env	Gated	Chooses the default environment for cloud agents.	Panel.
/teleport (alias /tp)	Gated	Sends this session to the cloud, or resumes one from claude.ai.	Panel.
/session (alias /remote)	Gated	Shows the cloud session URL and a QR code.	Panel.
/desktop (alias /app)	Gated	Continues the session in Claude Desktop.	Panel.
/mobile (aliases /ios, /android)	Documented	Shows a QR code to download the mobile app.	Panel.
/remote-control (alias /rc) [name]	Gated	Controls this session from your phone or claude.ai/code.	Panel.
/ultraplan <prompt>	Gated	Drafts an editable plan in a cloud session.	Panel.
/ultrareview	Gated	Runs a cloud code review.	Panel and text form.
/autofix-pr	Gated	Watches the current pull request and fixes issues.	Panel.
/daemon	Undocumented	Manages background services and routines.	Panel.
/workflows	Gated	Browses running and finished workflows.	Panel.
/artifacts	Gated	Browses your published and shared artifacts.	Panel. Since 2.1.304 the delete confirmation is numbered: 1 or Enter keeps, 2 deletes. y, n, and Esc still work.
/design-consent, /design-revoke	Gated	Grants or revokes agent access to your Design projects.	Hidden text commands.
/design-login	Gated	Authorizes design-system access for /design-sync.	Panel.
/voice [hold|tap|off]	Gated	Toggles voice mode.	Text command.
/powerup	Documented	Teaches features through short interactive lessons.	Panel.
/stickers	Documented	Orders stickers.	Text command.
/radio	Documented	Plays a lo-fi radio station.	Text command.
/team-onboarding	Gated	Builds a guide that helps teammates learn Claude Code from your usage.	A prompt command.
/heapdump	Gated	Writes the JavaScript heap to your Desktop (home folder on Linux without a Desktop).	Hidden text command.
/mcp__<server>__<prompt> prompt arguments	Documented	MCP prompts become commands. Missing required arguments give "Missing required argument".	Made on the fly with source:"mcp". The alias form is <server>:<prompt> (MCP).

How It Works

Each command is an object with a kind: panel, text, or prompt. A command can have two objects, one for interactive use and a text one for non-interactive use. The second one is picked when the session is not interactive. Aliases come from an aliases list on the object. A skill or custom command with the same name replaces a built-in command, but not its aliases (see Skills and Commands).

How /restart Works

/restart restarts Claude Code on the installed version and resumes the same session. It keeps the model, the permission mode, extra working directories, and the Remote Control state. After the restart, it adds a "Successfully updated from A to B" message.

It only shows when all of these are true:

• You are in an interactive terminal (not -p).
• You run macOS or Linux.
• You use the native install (the binary is under ~/.local/share/claude/versions/, or $XDG_DATA_HOME/claude/versions/; a package-manager global install does not count).
• You are not in a teammate agent or a remote session, and slash commands are not disabled.
• A server-side feature flag is on for you. Some users never see it.

After an auto-update installs a new version, the prompt area shows a green notice: "Update installed · /restart to apply". When the conditions above are not met, it says "Restart to update" instead.

/restart refuses in these cases:

• Background work is running or pending. It says "Can't restart while work is running in the background — wait for it to finish (or stop it via /tasks), then try again." Running subagents and background shell commands count. Remote agents do not.
• Remote Control is connected, or the command came in over Remote Control.
• The session is not saved to disk.
• Claude tried to run it. You must type it at the prompt.
• The installed version is missing (it suggests /doctor), or that version is on hold.

Background sessions use claude respawn <id> instead.

Related Pages

• Skills and Commands: skills, which also give you slash commands.
• Bundled Skills: commands that are really skills.
• Hooks: the UserPromptExpansion event fires when a command expands.
• Environment Variables: the DISABLE_*_COMMAND variables.

Source: Commands and the program (the command objects). /keybindings, /release-notes, /rewind, /chrome, /statusline, and /sandbox are missing from the program inventory file because of the key order in their objects. The program itself has them.